US does not support Hafter attack on Tripoli. Seeks ceasefire and political dialogue. Syrian mercenaries fighting for both sides: US State Department
May 9 Sami Zaptia

US does not support Hafter attack on Tripoli. Seeks ceasefire and political dialogue. Syrian mercenaries fighting for both sides: US State Department

By Sami Zaptia.London, 8 May 2020:The US Department of State held a Special Briefing by video call on Russian Engagement in the Middle East Thursday w...

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Libya’s eastern government visits Syria, meets Assad, reopens embassy – Tripoli objects
Mar 4 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s eastern government visits Syria, meets Assad, reopens embassy – Tripoli objects

By Sami Zaptia. London, 4 March 2020:A high-level delegation from Libya’s eastern based ‘‘Government’’, which is not recognized by the international c...

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Jul 26 Nigel Ash

Qaddafi's son Hannibal for Lebanon release: report

By Moutaz Ali. Hannibal Qaddafi to be released in Lebanon after 8 months ? (File photo)Tripoli, 26 July 2016:Muammar Qaddafi’s son Hannibal may shortl...

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Sep 5 Michel Cousins

Strong Libyan support for American French action against Syria

By Aimen Eljali and Ashraf Abdul-Wahab.Tripoli, 5 September 2013:Public opinion in Libya appears to be overwhelmingly in favour of US and French strik...

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Apr 2 Sami Zaptia

Opinion: A Libyan in Syria - Impressions from a war zone

By Ayoub Almadani*"Another three minutes until impact”, Ammar said with a calm smile on his face. “But don't worry. If the Scud missile hits us, we sh...

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Nov 8 Al Russell

Syrian refugees to be exempt from medical bills

Tripoli, 8 November:Displaced Syrians in Libya are to be excused from paying hospital fees, according to a statement from Abdullah Al-Jarid, head of A...

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Algeria breaks up suspected terrorist network sending fighters to Libya
Sep 29 George Grant

Algeria breaks up suspected terrorist network sending fighters to Libya

Algerian security forces on the Libya-Algeria border.Tripoli, 29 September:Algerian security services have broken-up a suspected terrorist network res...

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Syria's Libyan revolutionary
Sep 18 George Grant

Syria's Libyan revolutionary

By Umar Khan.Tripoli, 18 September:Over the past few months, growing reports have emerged from Syria of a group of Libyans engaged in the conflict to...

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Sep 6 George Grant

Libyan convoy docks in Turkey and en-route to Syria

By Hadi Fornaji.Tripoli, 6 September:A relief ship reportedly carrying humanitarian supplies from Benghazi to Syria has been allowed to unload its car...

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Jul 31 Michel Cousins

Major protests against Syrian regime planned

By Ashraf Abdul-Wahab.Tripoli, 31 July:The National Organisation for the Protection of the 17 February Revolution and the Tripoli Union of Teachers ha...

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